Birthday Wishlist
"This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live baby
We're luxurious like Egyptian cotton
We're so rich in love we're rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin' so sparkly"
Honestly, I don't really need anything, but even when a girl doesn't need anything, she still wants lots and lots of clothes. And accessories. Like bags. And shoes. Mmm. Unfortunately, Bernard's a bit clueless when it comes to that kind of stuff. (For Christmas, my beautiful, generous boyfriend bought me a beautiful, generous-sized coat that I will probably wear five times in my life. What a waste!) And since I know he loves me and will spoil me for my birthday because this is the second Valentine's Day in a row that he will be out of the country (aha, guilt-trip much?), I figured I'd compile a list of stuff that I covet, just to steer him in the right direction. (Plus I saw Dre's, and loved the idea.) However, since I am supremely broke these days, all I do is scour the sales sections (and even then, I can't afford most of that shit). Since I know the discounted pieces really well, all my clothing picks are from there. (Which, by the way, should thrill my boyfriend, who's only happy when he feels like he got a bargain. :) I love him!) The only thing that sucks is that since they are on sale, most of the stuff I loved when I first started looking has since sold out, and of the ones still up, hardly any have my size. But this is mostly to show him what I like, and to show him that deals do exist among the sites that I love to frequent. (And yes, I realize I'm using way too many parentheses.)
GO GREEN!
Ok, before we start with the clothes, I have to get these out of the way. I really, really, really want these. I will buy them if my boyfriend doesn't. So I hope he gets them and saves me the money. I'd love him forever. Promise, baby!
- Terrapass Cross Towner, $39.95 one year Link
Offsets the CO2 my car emits annually. I need this to assuage the guilt of being an environmentalist who won't part with her car.
- Terrapass Out of Towner, $49.95 one year. . Link
Offsets the CO2 his ugly gas guzzler emits annually. If he get this, I promise not to give him crap about his car for a year!
DRESSES
I'm all about dresses right now. The following sizes are acceptable, although the smaller the better: XS, S, P, 0, 1, or 2. If I specify a color, that means I like only that color. I need more casual ones I can wear in the daytime, but I can't help but adore the fancier ones, even though I never have a reason to wear them. Which only means Bernard needs to take me out to nicer places, haha. Anyway, they are in order from my absolute favorites down to ones I really like.
- Development Sleeveless with Contrast Belt $243.60 Link
- Karen Zambos Scarf Mini $300.30 Link
- KAROO Cashmere V-Neck $176 Link
- DVF Silk Satin Wrap $213 Link
How gorgeous is that dress?! Where the hell could I wear it to?!
- Milly Printed Silk $140 Link
- LaRok Multi Chain Halter Tunic $132 Link
- DVF Polka Dot Kamilia $254.90 Link
- Vince Cashmere Halter $199 Link
- Elie Tahari White Lace $199 Link
- LaRok Striped Rugby $89 Link
- DVF Alana Belted V-Neck $276.50 Link
- Susana Monaco Victoria Tank $110.40 Link
- LaRok Gothic Lace Bubble, shadow preferred $53.40 Link
- AKA New York Graphic Shirt, buckles/multi $109 Link
- BCBG Watermark Babydoll $109 Link
- Ya-Ya Strapless $101 Link
- Alice + Olivia Retro Tank $69 Link
- Robert Rodriguez Applique $135 Link
- Mint Floral Bubble $108 Link
- DVF Silk Chiffon Wrap $178.42 Link
NO-NOs: No long dresses; I'm too short. No "hey look at my boobs" dresses; I need coverage. No exceptions; don't even think about it.
TOPS,TEES, & TANKS
I'm focusing on the upper part of my body right now. Maybe it's because the bottom part of me is between sizes, thanks to this past year of my boyfriend's incredible cooking and European cuisine. Anyway, again, only sizes P, XS, S, 0, and 1 will work for tops. I have again placed them starting with the ones I adore the most.
- Rachel Roy Tux Cami, black $172.50 Link
I know, the price is ridiculous for just a tank. But it's sooooo cute!
- Alice + Olivia Sequined Tank $69.99 Link
- Robert Rodriguez Cashmere Bow Tube $? Link
- Robert Rodriguez Embellished Tank $59.99 Link
- M Missoni Cinched Halter $263 Link
- Generra Plunge Wrap $54.99 Link
- Ya-Ya Silk Camisole $149.99 Link
- Romeo & Juliet Striped Unicorn $34.99 Link
Man, how cool is this shirt?! Unicorns rule!
- Alice + Olivia Draped $69 Link
- LaRok Sparkle Trimmed Tank $61.99 Link
- LaRok Embellished Tank $34.99 Link
- Robert Rodriguez Jersey Halter $113.99 Link
- LaRok V-Neck Banded $59.99 Link
- Trovata Voile Cami $47 Link
ACCESSORIES
I really want some flats, but I know there's no way Bernard's going to buy me those. He wants me in heels and a push up bra. ::sigh:: Anyway, my shoe size is 6.5, or 36.5, or 7, or 37. But I'd be wary about the 7s unless they only come in whole numbers. Even then, I wouldn't buy if I couldn't return it. And I'm not a jewelry person, since every piece of jewelry I own inevitably gets either destroyed or lost. Except if I had an engagement ring. ::batting lashes:: The beauty products are the only stuff not on sale, but hey, they'll improve my appearance, which should motivate my baby. Because he thinks I'm fat and ugly. ::sniffle::
- Lancome Resurface-C Microdermabrasion Kit $85 Link
- BCBG Bronze Pleated Handbag $239.99 Link
Love the color and the shape of this thing.
- DDF Bio-Molecular Firming Eye Serum $82 Link
- Juicy Couture Quilted Leather Bowler <$350 Link
This is actually a pretty old style, but I love it. If it's out there somewhere, it has to be rather cheap.
- Ecoist Jumbo Wrapper Bag $118, in brown Link
The last one left! I need a new tote for school. Plus they plant a tree for every bag purchased!
DREAM
You know I had to have an "if only" section, right? If only to give my boyfriend good ideas for the future, teehee.
- Selva Bananito 5n, 6d Vacation $695 per person (not including airfare) Link
I have been wanting a tropical trip forever. I'm dying just thinking of this eco-friendly preserve, with activities like rafting, rappelling over waterfalls, hiking, tree climbing, and more, amidst the rain forests of Costa Rica. What more could you ask for?!
- Brilliant Earth Conflict Free Diamonds $510 - $104,760 Link
Hehehe. What?! All I'm saying is, support blood-free diamonds. That and I'm marriage material. Shut up, Dre.
ADVICE
Once again, this is a guide for my boyfriend. Some of the stuff on here is preposterously priced, even on sale, which is why my broke ass is writing about it instead of buying. Then again, there are some good deals...which my broke ass still can't afford. However, knowing Bernard, he's going to want to find his own stuff out of his principles of gift giving. Ok, fine. It doesn't make sense to me, because getting me something from this list would guarantee me going, "OMG! THANK YOU!" instead of, "Oh...this is nice. What's the refund policy?" But hey, if he wants to try to pick his own items, all I ask is this: please, please, please verify with either Trang, Andrea, or Philton (who will ask Jade's opinion). Hell, he should double check it with at least two of them. I've also included a list of acceptable websites at which to shop. And geez, he works ten minutes away from South Coast Plaza, and we all know that mall is full of goodies!
SITES
From best to decent.
http://www.shopbop.com
http://www.girlshop.com
http://www.revolveclothing.com
http://www.ronherman.com
http://www.neimanmarcus.com (contemporary section)
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com (contemporary section)
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com (5f section)
http://www.shopintuition.com
http://www.bluefly.com
We know how to live baby
We're luxurious like Egyptian cotton
We're so rich in love we're rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin' so sparkly"
Honestly, I don't really need anything, but even when a girl doesn't need anything, she still wants lots and lots of clothes. And accessories. Like bags. And shoes. Mmm. Unfortunately, Bernard's a bit clueless when it comes to that kind of stuff. (For Christmas, my beautiful, generous boyfriend bought me a beautiful, generous-sized coat that I will probably wear five times in my life. What a waste!) And since I know he loves me and will spoil me for my birthday because this is the second Valentine's Day in a row that he will be out of the country (aha, guilt-trip much?), I figured I'd compile a list of stuff that I covet, just to steer him in the right direction. (Plus I saw Dre's, and loved the idea.) However, since I am supremely broke these days, all I do is scour the sales sections (and even then, I can't afford most of that shit). Since I know the discounted pieces really well, all my clothing picks are from there. (Which, by the way, should thrill my boyfriend, who's only happy when he feels like he got a bargain. :) I love him!) The only thing that sucks is that since they are on sale, most of the stuff I loved when I first started looking has since sold out, and of the ones still up, hardly any have my size. But this is mostly to show him what I like, and to show him that deals do exist among the sites that I love to frequent. (And yes, I realize I'm using way too many parentheses.)
GO GREEN!
Ok, before we start with the clothes, I have to get these out of the way. I really, really, really want these. I will buy them if my boyfriend doesn't. So I hope he gets them and saves me the money. I'd love him forever. Promise, baby!
- Terrapass Cross Towner, $39.95 one year Link
Offsets the CO2 my car emits annually. I need this to assuage the guilt of being an environmentalist who won't part with her car.
- Terrapass Out of Towner, $49.95 one year. . Link
Offsets the CO2 his ugly gas guzzler emits annually. If he get this, I promise not to give him crap about his car for a year!
DRESSES
I'm all about dresses right now. The following sizes are acceptable, although the smaller the better: XS, S, P, 0, 1, or 2. If I specify a color, that means I like only that color. I need more casual ones I can wear in the daytime, but I can't help but adore the fancier ones, even though I never have a reason to wear them. Which only means Bernard needs to take me out to nicer places, haha. Anyway, they are in order from my absolute favorites down to ones I really like.
- Development Sleeveless with Contrast Belt $243.60 Link
- Karen Zambos Scarf Mini $300.30 Link
- KAROO Cashmere V-Neck $176 Link
- DVF Silk Satin Wrap $213 Link
How gorgeous is that dress?! Where the hell could I wear it to?!
- Milly Printed Silk $140 Link
- LaRok Multi Chain Halter Tunic $132 Link
- DVF Polka Dot Kamilia $254.90 Link
- Vince Cashmere Halter $199 Link
- Elie Tahari White Lace $199 Link
- LaRok Striped Rugby $89 Link
- DVF Alana Belted V-Neck $276.50 Link
- Susana Monaco Victoria Tank $110.40 Link
- LaRok Gothic Lace Bubble, shadow preferred $53.40 Link
- AKA New York Graphic Shirt, buckles/multi $109 Link
- BCBG Watermark Babydoll $109 Link
- Ya-Ya Strapless $101 Link
- Alice + Olivia Retro Tank $69 Link
- Robert Rodriguez Applique $135 Link
- Mint Floral Bubble $108 Link
- DVF Silk Chiffon Wrap $178.42 Link
NO-NOs: No long dresses; I'm too short. No "hey look at my boobs" dresses; I need coverage. No exceptions; don't even think about it.
TOPS,TEES, & TANKS
I'm focusing on the upper part of my body right now. Maybe it's because the bottom part of me is between sizes, thanks to this past year of my boyfriend's incredible cooking and European cuisine. Anyway, again, only sizes P, XS, S, 0, and 1 will work for tops. I have again placed them starting with the ones I adore the most.
- Rachel Roy Tux Cami, black $172.50 Link
I know, the price is ridiculous for just a tank. But it's sooooo cute!
- Alice + Olivia Sequined Tank $69.99 Link
- Robert Rodriguez Cashmere Bow Tube $? Link
- Robert Rodriguez Embellished Tank $59.99 Link
- M Missoni Cinched Halter $263 Link
- Generra Plunge Wrap $54.99 Link
- Ya-Ya Silk Camisole $149.99 Link
- Romeo & Juliet Striped Unicorn $34.99 Link
Man, how cool is this shirt?! Unicorns rule!
- Alice + Olivia Draped $69 Link
- LaRok Sparkle Trimmed Tank $61.99 Link
- LaRok Embellished Tank $34.99 Link
- Robert Rodriguez Jersey Halter $113.99 Link
- LaRok V-Neck Banded $59.99 Link
- Trovata Voile Cami $47 Link
ACCESSORIES
I really want some flats, but I know there's no way Bernard's going to buy me those. He wants me in heels and a push up bra. ::sigh:: Anyway, my shoe size is 6.5, or 36.5, or 7, or 37. But I'd be wary about the 7s unless they only come in whole numbers. Even then, I wouldn't buy if I couldn't return it. And I'm not a jewelry person, since every piece of jewelry I own inevitably gets either destroyed or lost. Except if I had an engagement ring. ::batting lashes:: The beauty products are the only stuff not on sale, but hey, they'll improve my appearance, which should motivate my baby. Because he thinks I'm fat and ugly. ::sniffle::
- Lancome Resurface-C Microdermabrasion Kit $85 Link
- BCBG Bronze Pleated Handbag $239.99 Link
Love the color and the shape of this thing.
- DDF Bio-Molecular Firming Eye Serum $82 Link
- Juicy Couture Quilted Leather Bowler <$350 Link
This is actually a pretty old style, but I love it. If it's out there somewhere, it has to be rather cheap.
- Ecoist Jumbo Wrapper Bag $118, in brown Link
The last one left! I need a new tote for school. Plus they plant a tree for every bag purchased!
DREAM
You know I had to have an "if only" section, right? If only to give my boyfriend good ideas for the future, teehee.
- Selva Bananito 5n, 6d Vacation $695 per person (not including airfare) Link
I have been wanting a tropical trip forever. I'm dying just thinking of this eco-friendly preserve, with activities like rafting, rappelling over waterfalls, hiking, tree climbing, and more, amidst the rain forests of Costa Rica. What more could you ask for?!
- Brilliant Earth Conflict Free Diamonds $510 - $104,760 Link
Hehehe. What?! All I'm saying is, support blood-free diamonds. That and I'm marriage material. Shut up, Dre.
ADVICE
Once again, this is a guide for my boyfriend. Some of the stuff on here is preposterously priced, even on sale, which is why my broke ass is writing about it instead of buying. Then again, there are some good deals...which my broke ass still can't afford. However, knowing Bernard, he's going to want to find his own stuff out of his principles of gift giving. Ok, fine. It doesn't make sense to me, because getting me something from this list would guarantee me going, "OMG! THANK YOU!" instead of, "Oh...this is nice. What's the refund policy?" But hey, if he wants to try to pick his own items, all I ask is this: please, please, please verify with either Trang, Andrea, or Philton (who will ask Jade's opinion). Hell, he should double check it with at least two of them. I've also included a list of acceptable websites at which to shop. And geez, he works ten minutes away from South Coast Plaza, and we all know that mall is full of goodies!
SITES
From best to decent.
http://www.shopbop.com
http://www.girlshop.com
http://www.revolveclothing.com
http://www.ronherman.com
http://www.neimanmarcus.com (contemporary section)
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com (contemporary section)
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com (5f section)
http://www.shopintuition.com
http://www.bluefly.com